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CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF FINAL PUBLIC HEARING TO COMMENT ON THE 2026 WATER UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENT On December 10, 2025, at or about 7:00PM the Harrington City Council will hold a Final Public Hearing to comment on the Water Utility Rate Adjustment at Harrington City Hall at 1 N. 3rd St. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing. Published November 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 2025...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET On December 10, 2025, at or about 7:00PM the Harrington City Council will hold a Public Hearing to comment on the proposed 2026 budget at Harrington City Hall at 1 N. 3rd St. A copy of the proposed 2026 budget will be available at city hall for review. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing. Published November 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 2025...
BREWSTER - A local woman with multiple past warrants appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where she was arraigned on new charges and asked the judge to trust her to return to court. Kira Esmeralda Oregon Hernandez, 24, was appointed Public Defender Dave Hearrean. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox said Hernandez's history includes 17 Washington cases, eight prior warrant activities and one active warrant out of Okanogan County. He requested a...
Lincoln County certified its election Tuesday, Nov. 25, closing out a cycle marked by several close races and a modest bump in turnout. “Two years ago turnout was 40.56%, and this year it was 43.54%,” Elections Manager Norm Caley said. “Davenport mayor was really close — 14 votes difference. It could’ve changed if more people voted.” Caley said any of the contested races could have shifted with higher participation. Across 46 precincts, 3,836 of the county’s 8,811 registered voters cast ballots. Despite recent concerns about...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 27: Tyson Heath, Jennifer Taylor Nov. 28: Tim Stromberger, Kamryn Jo Mann, Cole Cursi Nov. 29: Hannah Warwick, Amy Jenness, Sandy Morgan, Penny Piper Nov. 30: Dan Rinehart, Andy Semprimoznik, Megan Linstrum, LaVon Stiles, Caleb Cox, Cord Sweetland Dec. 1: Ernestine King, Andria Street, Gene Hinkey, Remy Easley-Cate, Janene Warner, Ainsley Phillips Dec. 2: Magnolia Mielke, Tristan Abbott, Greg Wilkie Davenport anniversaries Nov. 29: Jeff and Kelli Wilkie Dec. 2: Brendan and Savannah Calvert Reardan...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF FINAL PUBLIC HEARING TO COMMENT ON THE 2026 WATER UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENT On December 10, 2025, at or about 7:00PM the Harrington City Council will hold a Final Public Hearing to comment on the Water Utility Rate Adjustment at Harrington City Hall at 1 N. 3rd St. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing. Published November 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 2025...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET On December 10, 2025, at or about 7:00PM the Harrington City Council will hold a Public Hearing to comment on the proposed 2026 budget at Harrington City Hall at 1 N. 3rd St. A copy of the proposed 2026 budget will be available at city hall for review. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing. Published November 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 2025...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners reviewed their six-year transportation improvement plan Monday, November 17, focusing much of their discussion on ongoing concerns surrounding Hardung Road. Public Works Director David Orvis, County Engineer James Wege and Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford outlined current priorities and funding limits. Wege noted that Hardung's small bridge does not qualify as an MBI-reportable structure because it measures 18 feet, falling short...
HARRINGTON — Harrington’s annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, Nov. 16, drew its largest crowd in 13 years, raising more than double previous events. “We had our best-attended Turkey Bingo yet,” said Sharon Krueger, FBLA adviser. “After expenses, we expect to clear about $1,250, which is a huge increase from past years. The support from local businesses and families made this possible.” Prize donations came from Dave and Taunya Sanford, Marudie Cabanyog, Wheatland Bank, Harrington Food Mart, Home & Makers, Harrington Haus, Selah...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Nov. 9 Traffic Stops: 5 5:33 p.m. — A 21-year-old male was reported to be overly intoxicated, and medical was requested. The man was reported to be seeing things, yelling, and acting out. 5:53...
HARRINGTON — Harrington Hometown Christmas will fill downtown with holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 6, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Santa photos, kids activities, music, a holiday bazaar, Santaland bingo, caroling, food, drinks, local shopping and an evening tree lighting....
HARRINGTON — The Harrington Library will kick off the Thanksgiving season on Friday, Nov. 21, with a full slate of family activities, including story time at 11 a.m., Legos at 2 p.m. and screenings of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and The Mayflower Voyagers at 3 p.m....
Claudia Sybil Warwick July 31, 1942- Nov. 16, 2025 Claudia's work on earth was complete, and she was called home to glory on Nov. 16, 2025. She was born July 31, 1942, in Odessa, Wash. to Leon and Dorothy Dobson. Throughout her childhood she lived in Harrington, Odessa, Reardan, Othello and Spokane where she graduated from West Valley High School in 1960. She attended two years of college at Central Washington University before getting married to Edward Dooley. She had three...
Davenport Birthdays Nov. 20: Janelle Hein Nov. 21: Debbie Hutsell, Kathleen Posey, Anthony Honey, Isaac Harvey, Rayland Guhlke Nov. 22: Abbygail Storer, Delaney Lacy, Don Oehlwein, Duane Oehlwein , Aspen Perry Nov. 23: Phyllis Oliver, Garrett Linstrum Nov. 25: Alicia Wilson, Cameron Wilken Nov. 26: Jean Parsons, Maverick Morcom, River Huxley Sand Davenport Anniversaries Nov. 20: Charles and Phyllis Oliver, Bryce and Becky Bailey Nov. 21: Ed and Shelly Johnston Nov. 23: Marco and Sydney Munz Nov. 24: Ray and Susan Dashiell Nov...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Nov. 2 Traffic Stops: 4 4:34 a.m. — A woman advised that her husband cleared her trailer with a firearm and no one was actually in the trailer. She thought someone had entered the trailer after...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington FBLA and Harrington Homemakers are hosting a Turkey Bingo event Sunday, Nov. 16, at Harrington School, 100 South First Street. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by bingo from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., or until prizes run out. Bingo tickets are charged per game or six for a higher cost. Participants will have the chance to win turkeys, hams, rolls, desserts, and a treasure chest of prizes. Homemade cinnamon rolls, chili, and baked potatoes will also be available, made by the Harrington Homemakers. T...
Davenport Birthdays Nov. 13: Patty Schreck, Rhett Gunning, Justin Holderby, Brady Musgrave Nov. 14: Jacob Kragt Nov. 15: Doug Janke, Selah Hupp, Vicki Morcom, Ron Hollis Nov. 16: Joy Emery, Jake Coffman, Kenzie Graber, Analisa Ordorica Nov. 17: Katy Fisk, Veronica Hollis, Erica Winzer, Slater Strozyk Nov. 18: Kathy Hedgcock, Tarynn Gunning Davenport Anniversaries Nov. 14: Gary and Peri Kersten Nov. 18: Ken and Lori Deal Reardan Birthdays Nov. 13: Parker Dayton, Casey Neal Nov. 14: Ian Wagner Nov. 15: David Specher Reardan...
1 Years Ago The Mills-Keller Motor Company just received a train carload of new Fords. There were four touring, two coupes and one roadster, all of which are already sold. Defective wiring is blamed for a blaze that burned two trucks in the garage of Scharman meat market. Fortunately the building wasn’t damaged. The case of the State against Al Kruger, charged with stealing wheat is being tried before a jury in the superior court. A number of witnesses from the Almira area are also present for the trial. 75 Years Ago C...
Election Results DAVENPORT — Here are the preliminary results of the Tuesday, Nov. 4, General Election as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson – 98.31% Write-in – 1.69% City of Davenport Councilman No. 1 Michael Strite – 71.65% Libbie Klettke – 28.35% Write-in – 0% City of Davenport Councilman No. 3 Victoria Lynn Gunning – 39.49% Lance Strite – 60.51% Write-in – 0% City of Davenport Councilman No. 4 Robert W. Jenkins – 29.29% Chris Stein – 70.37% Write-in – 0.34% City of Davenport Co...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Oct. 27 Traffic Stops: 11 10:01 a.m. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s office provided a woman a courtesy ride to Ritzville. 1:08 p.m. — A fire was reported from the Safeway parking lot with lots...
DAVENPORT — Communities across Lincoln County are preparing a series of events to honor local service members and veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Davenport will host two events, beginning with a Veterans Day brunch and service at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1007 Washington Street. A light brunch will be served, and veterans, families and friends are welcome. The Davenport School District will also hold a Veterans Day assembly at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the high school gym. Refreshments will be a...
Looking Back 100 Years Ago 13 year old Florence Spadoni of Irby suffered a broken arm by a cow she was trying to drive the animal from the yard. She was treated by Dr. Thompson in Odessa and is on the mend. Frank Anderson of Peach was arrested and brought to the county jail. He is charged with grand larceny for his part in a calf stealing case that also involved Roy Gilmoure. Two Ford cars met in a head on crash near the Central Washington trestle on the Reardan-Edwall road. No one in either of the vehicles was seriously inju...
Davenport Birthdays Nov. 6: Maria Bircher, Carlie Sorensen, Colton Jacobsen, Adolfo Plasencia Nov. 7: Debbie Sweet Nov. 8: Bronson Gillespie Nov. 9: Tim Hein, Wanda Hopkins, John Brown, Chris Cannon, Greg Miller Nov. 10: Tania Strite, Sheryl Withey, Victoria Gunning Nov. 11: Bryan W. Miller, Silja Harvey Nov. 12: Troy Morgan, Jana Johnson, Brad Cole, Nathan Hopkins, Mark Smith Davenport Anniversaries Nov. 6: Beau and Angie Duff, Jeff and Connie Lust Nov. 7: Mike and Jody Hardin Nov. 8: Mike and Kelly Pankey Nov. 9: Casey and...
